Anya Coverman
President & CEO,
IPA

Travis J. Iles
Securities Commissioner,
Texas State Securities Board

Mark Goldberg
Independent Director – Senior Advisor

Moderator
Mark Goldberg
Independent Director – Senior Advisor

Michael Gaviser
Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments and Private Markets, Morgan Stanley

Mark Sutterlin, CFA
Head of Alternative Investments,
Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Bill Duffy
VP, Alternative Investments,
Fidelity Investments

Steve Snyder
Senior VP, Investment Product Management,
LPL Financial

Anya Coverman
President & CEO,
IPA

Chirag Bhavsar
IPA Chair-Elect,
Co-CEO, CNL Financial Group

Greg Davies
Head of Behavioural Finance,
Oxford Risk

Kevin Gannon
Chairman & CEO,
Robert A. Stanger & Co., Inc.

Mike Kell
SVP, Education Strategy and Programs,
iCapital

Kevin Bradburn
CEO,
Orchard Securities

Moderator 
Jason Goode
Partner, Alston & Bird LLC

Matt Malone
Head of Investment Managements,
Opto Investments

Glenn Hopper
Director / CFO & Author,
Eventus Advisory Group

Gil Haddad
Head of Advanced Strategies and Research,
Fidelity

Brian Knight
Director of Innovation and Governance and a Senior Research Fellow,
George Mason University

Pivot to Private: Crossing from Publicly Registered Offerings to Private Offerings

In recent years, a significant trend is emerging in the alternative investment landscape, with many investment companies shifting their focus from publicly registered offerings to private offerings. Panelists will explore this paradigm shift, discuss the factors driving this potential transition, and shed light on the implications for both investment companies and the broader investment community; namely:

• Understanding the Shift: Explore the factors and market dynamics that are leading investment companies to also consider private offerings.

• Regulatory Landscape: Discuss the legal and regulatory considerations influencing the decision to pivot and the potential challenges and questions faced by financial advisors and investment companies considering private placements.

• Investor Perspective: Analyze the advantages and risks associated with private offerings and examine how these factors impact investor decision-making and the importance of investor education. 

Moderator
Ali Connaughton
Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Doug Krupa
Managing Director, Co-Head of Private Wealth Partners, KKR & Co. Inc.

Dustin Norris
President, Head of Distribution, and Chief Product Strategist, NexPoint

Ben Wells
Partner,
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Navigating the Fractured Landscape: Insights into Social Investing and Conduct Standards

 Join us for an engaging panel discussion as we delve into the regulatory swings surrounding social investing and distribution conduct standards. For over three decades, policymakers have been engaged in regulatory projects creating new standards for the consideration of ESG factors in retirement investments. Similarly, states, the SEC, and the DOL have all repeatedly issued new rules for the care standards for rollovers and for product sales to retail investors. Most recently, both the Trump and Biden administrations have issued their own contradictory rules in each area, become engulfed in litigation, signaling that further changes are on the horizon. Expert panelists will shed light on the reasons behind the ongoing legal whipsaw, the implications of recent litigation, and what you can do to remain in compliance. We will do a deep dive into the future outlook on both the ESG and fiduciary fronts, and discuss whether the industry is on the path towards a workable and stable compliance structure.

Moderator
Mark Quinn
Director of Regulatory Affairs, Cetera Financial Group

Valerie Mirko
Partner & Co-leader Securities Regulation & Litigation Practice, Armstrong Teasdale

Michelle Kelley
SVP, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer,
Commonwealth Financial Network

Thomas Roberts
Principal,
Groom Law Group

Pathways to Retirement Security: Exploring Alternatives for Retirement Savers

With the decline of traditional pensions, the responsibility of choosing investments for a secure retirement falls upon individual savers. Join us for an insightful discussion as we look into the pathways and pitfalls of offering alternatives to retirement savers. In this session, we bring together a cross-section of retirement stakeholders to examine the factors that companies consider when evaluating the inclusion of alternatives in 401(k) plans, the challenges that asset managers have faced in building and distributing products, and how the latest research, legislative initiatives, and regulations are impacting the pace of inclusion of alternative products in retirement plans. Learn about the tools and strategies used by pension plans and how they are being adapted for the 401(k) marketplace.  Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and navigate the complexities of offering alternatives to retirement savers.

Moderator
Kevin Walsh
Principal, Groom Law Group

Jeff Taylor, CFA
Partner, Head of Product Ares Wealth Management Solutions,
Ares Management

James Hannigan
Managing Director,
Apollo Global Management

Stuart Odell
Former Assistant Treasurer, Retirement Investments,
Intel Corporation

Distribution Partner Roundtable

Following on the success of IPA’s inaugural Distribution Partner Roundtable and high demand, IPAVision’s Distribution Partner Roundtable will host discussions on the opportunities and issues surrounding the alternative investment landscape for distribution firms in our industry. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in candid conversations on how distribution partner firms consider and utilize alternative investments, and to discuss key topics including business, operational, regulatory and legal issues.

*This a closed-door meeting for executives and home office personnel of wire houses, national, regional independent broker-dealers and RIAs.

Brad Sussman
Vice President, Product Development and Research Alternative Investments, Global Wealth Solutions, Raymond James

Steve Snyder
Senior VP, Investment Product Management,
LPL Financial

Patrick McGowan
Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments,
Sanctuary Wealth

Tax Policy Issues to Watch

 Join us for a highly informative session as experienced industry representatives provide valuable perspectives on crucial tax policy issues affecting commercial real estate and the alternative investments industry. This engaging discussion will delve into the following hot topics:  future of 1031 like-kind exchanges, qualified opportunity zones legislation, regulatory agencies’ joint policy statement on commercial real estate loan accommodations and workouts, the status of FIRPTA and domestically controlled REIT proposed regulations, the employee retention tax credit, debt workouts and future legislation, among other current topics. Our panel of experienced representatives will provide expert insights and practical advice to help you navigate the complex and ever-evolving tax policy environment. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest information on these critical issues.

Moderator
Daniel Cullen
Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP

Carolyn Bidwell
Head of US Tax,
Brookfield Asset Management

Michael Anthony
Managing Director,
Blackstone

Steven Schneider
Partner,
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

Ryan P. McCormick
Senior Vice President & Counsel,
The Real Estate Roundtable

NASAA and the Future of State Regulation

 Join us for an exclusive session with the IPA’s Gina Gombar, who brings 14 years of experience at the Massachusetts Securities Division, alongside other former state securities regulators. In this engaging discussion, these regulatory veterans will share their first-hand experiences and perspectives, offering valuable insights into the complexities of navigating state securities regulation.  Gain valuable insights into NASAA’s evolution, recent significant state efforts in recent rule-making proposals and enforcement actions. Hear late-breaking updates from NASAA’s annual conference, held just prior to IPA Vision. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and stay informed on the future of state regulation of alternative investments.

Moderator
Gina Gombar
VP, Government Affairs and Associate General Counsel, IPA

Ronak V. Patel
Principal,
Bressler Amery & Ross

Marc B. Minor
Senior Counsel,
Thompson Hines LLP

David M. Minnick
Arbitrator, Mediator, Securities Industry Consultant, Bates Group

Moderator
Brendan Cuddihy
Chief Operating Officer, CAIS

Oksana Poznak
Director, Strategic Partnerships,
Santuary Wealth

Stuart Katz
Chief Investment Officer, Principal,
Robertson Stephens

Michael Mansur, CFP
Founding Advisor at CAP

Clifford A. Lipscomb, Ph.D., MRICS
Chief Investment Officer,
High Speed Alliance

Arthur Loyd
Due Diligence Officer,
SFA Partners